Opportunity Information: Apply for R10SF80326
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- The Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Office in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "WaterSMART Research Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.507 WaterSMART (Sustaining and Manage Americas Resources for Tomorrow).
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 30, 2010 and posted on Apr 30, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 2, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $1,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $200,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 6 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
- Eligible applicants include Universities located in the United States Non Profit Research Institutions located in the United States and Organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or Territories (as identified in the Reclamation Act of June 17, 1902, as amended and supplemented specifically, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands). Those not eligible include entities without water or power delivery authority, such as Other State governmental entities, Federal governmental entities, and individuals.
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Opportunity Summary:
The WaterSMART Research Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools opportunity is a Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) funding program intended to strengthen how water resources are managed in the face of climate change, with a clear emphasis on creating or improving practical climate analysis tools. The program is structured as a cost-shared partnership: applicants are expected to bring their own funds and capabilities to the table and match at least 50 percent of the total project cost, effectively leveraging federal dollars to accelerate research that can be used by water managers and related decision-makers.
At its core, the grant supports research and development projects that address specific, recognized knowledge gaps in climate change and water resources management, particularly those identified in Section 6 of USGS Circular 1331, Climate Change and Water Resources Management: A Federal Perspective. Projects are meant to be more than academic exercises; they are expected to generate tools, methods, or applied insights that directly improve the assessment of climate impacts on water supplies, demands, operations, and overall resource planning. The program aligns with and supports federal efforts under the Secure Water Act (Subtitle F of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009), reinforcing the government-wide push to better understand and adapt to climate-driven changes in hydrology and water availability.
The opportunity is also designed to complement three major Department of the Interior and Reclamation climate and water planning efforts. First, it supports DOI Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCCs), which are collaborative partnerships that connect scientific research with on-the-ground conservation and adaptation planning related to climate change and water conservation. Second, it ties into Basin Studies, which are detailed, basin-scale evaluations of future water supply and demand conditions and the ability of a basin or sub-basin to meet projected needs. Third, it relates to West-Wide Risk Assessments (WWRAs), which provide standardized baseline information on climate impacts that can be used consistently across Basin Studies and other planning efforts. In practical terms, Reclamation is looking for research outputs that can feed into these programs, improve consistency in climate impact analysis, and help stakeholders make better-informed decisions.
Funding is offered through either cooperative agreements or grants under the WaterSMART CFDA number 15.507, within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity category. The total estimated funding for the announcement is $1,000,000, with an expected six awards. Individual awards are capped at $200,000, which signals that Reclamation is aiming to fund multiple targeted, high-value projects rather than a single large initiative. The original and current closing date listed for the competition is July 2, 2010, and the opportunity was later archived on December 31, 2010.
Eligibility is intentionally limited to organizations positioned to conduct credible research and/or implement water-management-relevant tools. Eligible applicants include universities located in the United States, nonprofit research institutions located in the United States, and organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or U.S. territories as defined under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (as amended). The eligible states and territories explicitly include Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and the territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands. Entities that do not have water or power delivery authority, including other state governmental entities, federal governmental entities, and individuals, are listed as ineligible.
For applicants needing help accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is Stephanie Bartlett, Grants Officer, at 303-445-2025. The official funding opportunity number is R10SF80326, and the title is WaterSMART Research Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the WaterSMART Research Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools opportunity?
It is a Bureau of Reclamation (Denver Office) funding opportunity that supports research and development aimed at strengthening water resources management under climate change, with a strong focus on creating or improving practical climate analysis tools.
What is the main purpose of this grant program?
The program is intended to produce applied research outputs (tools, methods, or actionable insights) that improve how climate impacts are assessed for water supplies, water demands, operations, and long-term water resources planning.
Is this funding meant for academic research only?
No. Projects are expected to go beyond academic study and generate practical tools or applied outcomes that can be used by water managers and other decision-makers.
What kinds of projects are prioritized?
Projects that address specific, recognized knowledge gaps in climate change and water resources management, particularly the gaps identified in Section 6 of USGS Circular 1331, Climate Change and Water Resources Management: A Federal Perspective.
How does this opportunity connect to federal water and climate efforts?
The program aligns with federal efforts under the Secure Water Act (Subtitle F of Title IX of the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009) to better understand and adapt to climate-driven changes in hydrology and water availability.
How does this grant relate to Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCCs)?
It is designed to complement DOI Landscape Conservation Cooperatives (LCCs) by supporting work that links climate science to conservation and adaptation planning connected to climate change and water conservation.
How does this grant relate to Basin Studies?
The opportunity is intended to support and feed into Basin Studies, which evaluate future water supply and demand conditions at basin and sub-basin scales and assess the ability to meet projected needs.
How does this grant relate to West-Wide Risk Assessments (WWRAs)?
It complements West-Wide Risk Assessments by supporting research outputs that improve standardized baseline information and consistency in climate impact analysis across Basin Studies and other planning efforts.
What makes this a "cost-shared partnership" opportunity?
Applicants are expected to contribute their own funds and capabilities and match at least 50 percent of the total project cost, leveraging federal funding to accelerate usable research.
What is the minimum cost-share requirement?
The opportunity specifies that applicants must match at least 50 percent of the total project cost.
What funding instruments are used for awards?
Funding is offered through either cooperative agreements or grants.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 15.507 (WaterSMART).
What activity category does this program fall under?
It is listed under Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How much total funding was estimated for this announcement?
The total estimated funding for the announcement is $1,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated approximately six awards.
What is the maximum amount that can be awarded per project?
Individual awards are capped at $200,000.
When was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed for the competition is July 2, 2010.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. The opportunity was archived on December 31, 2010.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants include: (1) universities located in the United States, (2) nonprofit research institutions located in the United States, and (3) organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States or U.S. territories as defined under the Reclamation Act of 1902 (as amended).
Which states are included for organizations with water or power delivery authority?
The eligible states listed are Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.
Which U.S. territories are included?
The eligible territories listed are American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Virgin Islands.
Who is explicitly ineligible to apply?
Ineligible applicants include entities that do not have water or power delivery authority, other state governmental entities, federal governmental entities, and individuals.
Does an organization need water or power delivery authority to be eligible?
Only certain eligible applicant types require it. Universities and nonprofit research institutions located in the United States are eligible. For the third category, organizations must have water or power delivery authority and be located in the specified Western states or listed territories.
What is the official funding opportunity number?
The funding opportunity number is R10SF80326.
What is the official title of this funding opportunity?
The official title is WaterSMART Research Grants to Develop Climate Analysis Tools.
Who is the point of contact for getting the full announcement or assistance?
The listed point of contact is Stephanie Bartlett, Grants Officer.
What is the contact phone number for the listed point of contact?
The phone number provided is 303-445-2025.
What is Reclamation looking for in practical terms?
Research outputs that can feed into LCCs, Basin Studies, and WWRAs, improve consistency in climate impact analysis, and help stakeholders make better-informed water management decisions.
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